NewzVille Desk
Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressed the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conclave 2026 organised by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) yesterday. He urged the corporate sector to embrace the Indian ethos of trusteeship and dedicate a part of its earnings towards the welfare of farmers, agricultural research and rural communities.
He said that while the nation provides opportunities for growth, it is the responsibility of industry to become an active partner in nation-building by investing in agriculture and rural development through CSR.
The Minister stressed that research should not remain confined to laboratories but must serve as a bridge from “Science to Farmers”, ensuring that CSR investments create tangible impact in areas such as climate-resilient agriculture, soil health, nutrition-secure food systems, agricultural skill development and women farmers’ entrepreneurship.
